Wellness CORE Grain Free Beef, Venison and Lamb Recipe

by Wellness Core

Overall Score: 95/100

Ingredients

1. Beef (protein)
2. Beef Broth (protein)
3. Beef Liver (protein)
4. Venison (protein)
5. Lamb (protein)
6. Chicken (protein)
7. Pork Liver (protein)
8. Ground Flaxseed (fat)
9. Carrageenan (additive)
10. Guar Gum (additive)
11. Carrots (other)
12. Sweet Potatoes (carbohydrate)
13. Kale (other)
14. Broccoli (other)
15. Spinach (other)
16. Parsley (other)
17. Apples (other)
18. Blueberries (other)
19. Alfalfa Meal (other)
20. Salt (mineral)
21. Potassium Chloride (mineral)
22. Dried Chicory Root (fiber)
23. Dried Kelp (other)
24. Yucca Schidigera Extract (additive)
25. Tricalcium Phosphate (other)
26. Choline Chloride (vitamin)
27. Zinc Proteinate (mineral)
28. Iron Proteinate (mineral)
29. Calcium Carbonate (mineral)
30. Vitamin E Supplement (vitamin)
31. Copper Proteinate (mineral)
32. Cobalt Proteinate (other)
33. Manganese Proteinate (mineral)
34. Sodium Selenite (mineral)
35. Thiamine Mononitrate (vitamin)
36. Niacin Supplement (vitamin)
37. d-Calcium Pantothenate (other)
38. Vitamin A Supplement (vitamin)
39. Riboflavin Supplement (vitamin)
40. Biotin (vitamin)
41. Vitamin B12 Supplement (vitamin)
42. Potassium Iodide (other)
43. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (other)
44. Vitamin D3 Supplement (vitamin)
45. Folic Acid (vitamin)

Ingredient concerns

• Carrageenan (high concern): Research has shown that both degraded carrageenan (poligeenan) and food-grade carrageenan can promote intestinal inflammation in animal models. Studies have linked carrageenan exposure to intestinal lesions, ulcerations, and colitis-like symptoms in laboratory animals. While the FDA considers food-grade carrageenan safe, concerns remain about degradation during processing and digestion. The Cornucopia Institute petitioned the USDA to remove carrageenan from organic food standards.
• Sodium Selenite (low concern): Sodium selenite is an inorganic form of selenium with a narrower safety margin than organic forms (such as selenium yeast). It has lower bioavailability and higher potential for toxicity at elevated levels compared to organic selenium sources. Some premium pet foods use selenium yeast instead as a safer alternative.

Guaranteed analysis (dry-matter basis)

On a dry-matter basis (water removed for a fair wet-vs-dry comparison): protein 59.1%, fat 40.9%, fiber 0%, ash 31.8%, carbohydrate 0%. By calories: 37.3% from protein, 62.7% from fat, 0% from carbohydrate.

AAFCO compliance

This food meets the AAFCO adult dog nutrient minimums we can verify — protein 59.1% vs 18% minimum, fat 40.9% vs 5.5% minimum.

Wet food, grain-free, for the adult life stage.

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